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Division 1.5.12 Laser radiation

United Kingdom

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Where laser equipment is used, the following should be taken into account:

  • laser equipment on machinery must be designed and constructed in such a way as to prevent any accidental radiation,

  • laser equipment on machinery must be protected in such a way that effective radiation, radiation produced by reflection or diffusion and secondary radiation do not damage health,

  • optical equipment for the observation or adjustment of laser equipment on machinery must be such that no health risk is created by laser radiation.